Overview
Alabama Metal Recycling operates a stormwater outfall in Theodore, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial recycling facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
Alabama Metal Recycling is a stormwater outfall located at 5551 Todd Acres Drive in Theodore, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from an industrial metal recycling site, contributing to local water quality management in the Mobile Bay watershed. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, including those for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's location in an industrial area near Mobile Bay implies potential regulatory oversight to prevent pollutants from entering local waterways. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in managing runoff from a metal recycling operation, which can contain metals, sediments, and other pollutants. Proper stormwater management helps protect the ecologically important Mobile Bay estuary and downstream water bodies from contamination.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Theodore, Alabama, within the Mobile Bay watershed, a region with significant ecological importance. Industrial stormwater discharges from metal recycling operations can introduce heavy metals and other pollutants into local waterways, potentially impacting aquatic life and water quality. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's NPDES program aim to control these discharges through permits and best management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The stormwater outfall is located at 5551 Todd Acres Drive, Theodore, Mobile County, Alabama, United States.
It manages stormwater runoff from an industrial metal recycling facility, discharging treated or untreated runoff in compliance with NPDES permits.
The outfall is regulated under the Clean Water Act and the EPA's NPDES program, which requires permits for industrial stormwater discharges to protect water quality.
Proper management reduces pollutants like metals and sediments from entering waterways, safeguarding aquatic ecosystems and downstream water bodies such as Mobile Bay.
NPDES permits set limits on pollutant discharges and require monitoring and best management practices to minimize environmental impact from stormwater runoff.
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